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Dravite and Adularia Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dravite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Adularia physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Dravite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dravite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.